| The problem with the way you have done it Lee1980 is you might aswell have only fitted 45mm`s.
The reason for the link piece in 50mm`s is that the standard link pipe contains baffling that restrict the flow, removing this allows more power to be released from the engine.
On the subject of chips, a lot of aftermarket exhaust companies supply systems that will run on a standard bike without chip modification and without detramental damage to the motor
The reason for the chip is this helps release more power from the engine by altering the fuel mapping slightly, a cheaper option to a Powercommander.
Ducati`s run better with a 4-6% CO.
A lot of problems with rough running occur when dealers fit cans, chips etc but do not set the fuelling up correctly on idle.
This is not restricted to Ducati`s we have many bikes with Powercommander and Dynojet kits that run rough because the carbs and injectors have`nt been balanced, it is the same for Ducati`s, just putting cans on or replacing the chip is not really enough, the fuelling needs to be set up to the right CO and within 0.5% between the cylinders.
Hope this helps dispel any fears about not fitting chips with 45mm sytems.  |